The Arizona champion., 1887-04-23

sent time are James G. Blame and John Sherman. Others are mention. ed, but these two are, by long way, the most talked of. MT. Blaine stands head and shoulders above all other prominent men of the republican par ty,in he qualities that go 10 make up a great leader, Three times already he has been before national conven- tion as candidate. Once, in 1884, receiving the nomination. At Gin cinnati, ia 1876, he would have ob. tained the nomination and would have been elected president, had it not been for his unfortunate sickness. At the moment when the convention met, he was lying at his home in Washington in a dangerous condi- tion, and reports were circulated that he was dead. This led to the nom. ination of Hayes.
 It is we'll known fact in Ameri- can politics that man who is unSuc- cessful in running for office is gener- ally thereafter, consigned to political obscurity. Now, Blaine has been twice shelved at conventions and once defeated at the polls, yet his name IS still in mems mouths as the favorite candidate of his party for the coming convention of 1888. Ho W can this be accounted for1 Simply that the strong individuality of the men has lifted him above the circum- stances which would destroy other mems hopes of success. Mir. Blaine is recognized so pre.eminently as the leader of his party that his past fail urcs do not count. With these facts before us John Sherman must be looked upon, in the present condition of things, as a second choice. Still, an accident or a new issue arising, may place him in the front.
 The consideration of who the man shall be that will lead the republican party to victory, is premature. But we may rest assured that the man chosen will be worthy. What is more important now is, laying the lines for the conduct of the campaign, which is going to be the hottest the country has seen for many years. In 1884 too much attention was given to New York, or, more properly speaking, the efforts of the republican party were concentrated on what has been known as the pivotal state, to the neglect of other portions of the coun try Of fcourse, it goes without say. ing, that if the republicans carry New York they will win the election, but it does not follow if the democrats carry New York, it will produce q like result for them.
 The republican policy is to invade the south. We have been talking for years about solid south and trying to beat 1t with a solid north, ana three years ago these tactics failed Cleveland fully comprehends the sit, uation, hence, he is filling every DO. sition he possibly can with ex-rebel. and southern men. Since the las presidential election, Virginia ha: chosen six republican congressman, where before they only had two, and they have shown a clear republican majority of the whole state. Wes Virginia is closely divided on party lines and in South Carolina the re publican vote is fast gaining ground Tennesse may be looked upon a doubtful, and it was wise thing fo John Sherman to open inc campaign with his masterly speech in that state Here are the battle grounds on whicl hard fighting must be done.
 | Among the northern states, Indi ana should no longer be estimated a. doubtful Hendricks has passed ava, and the Hoosier democratic leaders with the exception of Voorhees,, ar not in very strong sympathy with th' present administration. While it is of course, advisable to use every honorable means to carry New York the various weak points in tn, enemy's stronghold should be vigor ously assailed, remembering, that il politics, as in all other things, untir ing vigilance is the price ot success.